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Irma Stern

South African · 1894–1966 · Painter

Irma Analize Stern was a South African artist who achieved national and international recognition in her lifetime. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Irma Stern, Two Arabs, oil on canvas, in the original Zanzibar frameTwo ArabsStrauss & Co · ZAR 21,166,000≈ $2,643,210≈ £1,702,660≈ €1,957,933Sign up to see
  2. Irma Stern, Gladioli, oil on canvasGladioliStrauss & Co · ZAR 13,368,000≈ $1,940,232≈ £1,217,668≈ €1,392,244Sign up to see
  3. Irma Stern, White Lilies, oil on canvasWhite LiliesStrauss & Co · ZAR 11,140,000≈ $1,591,238≈ £990,376≈ €1,142,638Sign up to see

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  1. Irma Stern, Watussi Woman with Headscarf, 1942, charcoal on paper
    Watussi Woman with Headscarf, 1942
    Drawing · Paper
    62,5 by 48cm excluding frame; 80 by 59,5 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 205
    ZAR 175,875≈ $10,695≈ £7,981≈ €9,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Irma Stern, Malay Fruit Sellers, 1933, ink on paper laid down on board
    Malay Fruit Sellers, 1933
    Drawing · Paper
    22 by 10,5cm excluding frame; 53 by 33,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 342
    ZAR 30,032≈ $1,822≈ £1,379≈ €1,599Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Irma Stern, Woman with Urn, 1963, charcoal on paper
    Woman with Urn, 1963
    Drawing · Paper
    47 by 30cm excluding frame; 84 by 66 by 25cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 401
    ZAR 108,113≈ $6,321≈ £4,727≈ €5,463Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Irma Stern, Harbour Scene, 1962, ink on paper
    Harbour Scene, 1962
    Drawing · Paper
    37,5 by 55,5cm excluding frame; 68,5 by 86 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 421
    ZAR 84,088≈ $4,917≈ £3,677≈ €4,249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Irma Stern, Group of Nuns, 1932, ink and charcoal on paper
    Group of Nuns, 1932
    Drawing · Paper
    19 by 22,5cm excluding frame; 34,5 by 38 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 442
    ZAR 57,660≈ $3,371≈ £2,521≈ €2,913Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Irma Stern, Portrait of a Woman, 1927, charcoal on paper
    Portrait of a Woman, 1927
    Drawing · Paper
    45 by 34,5cm excluding frame; 85 by 74 by 7,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 245
    ZAR 281,400≈ $16,327≈ £12,426≈ €14,087Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 150,000–200,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Irma Stern, Boy with a Felt Hat, 1931, pencil on paper
    Boy with a Felt Hat, 1931
    Drawing · Paper
    37 by 26,5cm excluding frame; 70,5 by 58,5 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 304
    ZAR 93,800≈ $5,404≈ £3,962≈ €4,577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 80,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Irma Stern, Two Watusi Women, 1942, ink on paper
    Two Watusi Women, 1942
    Drawing · Paper
    44 by 35,5cm excluding frame; 62 by 53,5 by 4,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 139
    ZAR 105,525≈ $6,003≈ £4,452≈ €5,131Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Irma Stern, Landscape with Buildings and Mountain in the Distance, ink on paper
    Landscape with Buildings and Mountain in the Distance
    Drawing · Paper
    51,5 by 44,5cm excluding frame; 73 by 63,5 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 402
    ZAR 46,900≈ $2,571≈ £1,988≈ €2,371Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. Irma Stern, Portrait of a Woman, charcoal on paper laid down on card
    Portrait of a Woman
    Drawing · Paper
    40 by 30,5cm excluding frame; 63,5 by 53,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 126
    ZAR 52,763≈ $2,878≈ £2,226≈ €2,643Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 35,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
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